| Owning a pet is a huge responsibility, you need to | | | | when waling will keep your pets health in optimum |
| make sure you care for your pets health by giving | | | | condition. |
| them the correct food, enough water, the right housing | | | | When it comes to your pets health one of the main |
| and enough exercise. | | | | things you are in control of is what they eat. Generally |
| With so many cases of pets being miss-treated and | | | | when purchasing pet food the higher the cost the |
| incorrectly cared for I thought id share some of my | | | | better the quality. |
| tips, ideas and finding to help you maintain your pets | | | | Always do your research to make sure you are |
| health to the highest standard. | | | | feeding your pet exactly what they need, providing |
| The most common family pet is the dog, often | | | | them with a well balanced diet that contains the |
| considered a family member and should be cared for | | | | vitamins and nutrients they need will keep your pet |
| in the same way. Depending on the size and breed of | | | | healthy and will lead to a longer happier life. |
| your dog different amounts of time should be allocated | | | | As humans we are responsible for our pets health and |
| each day for walks, generally the larger the breed the | | | | how we care for and feed them, remember that |
| longer you will need to spend walking. | | | | younger animals such as kittens or puppies will need a |
| There is not an exact amount of time you should walk | | | | balanced formula food that is different for normal dog |
| your dog, timescales should be based on the following | | | | food, if given the wrong food it can lead to growth that |
| aspects | | | | is to fast which can then lead to bone, joint and many |
| - The shorter your dogs legs the less distance he can | | | | other problems. |
| go | | | | Food You Should NEVER Feed A Dog |
| - Hot weather will make your dog more prone to | | | | - Believe it or not one of the worst things you can give |
| overheating so in the summer months it is wise to take | | | | your dog is chocolate! Even in small amounts it can be |
| shorter walks and remember to take a sufficient | | | | fatal for smaller dogs and can cause serious problems |
| amount of water for your dog to drink. | | | | with your pets health. This is due to Theo bromine |
| - Generally dogs can walk further when walking on dirt | | | | which can increase the heart rate and blood pressure |
| trails or softer ground, rough concrete can be hard on | | | | of your dog. |
| the pads of their feet. | | | | - Onions, feeding a dog onions can be fatal, onions |
| - Take into account your dogs age and health, if your | | | | contain a substance which alters and can destroy red |
| dog is not used to being walked remember to break | | | | blood cells in dogs this can lead to haemolytic anaemia |
| him in gently starting with short walks and gradually | | | | and sometimes even death |
| build up to longer ones. | | | | Pet owners love their pets and although you may feel |
| - If your dog has health problems such as arthritis or | | | | like you are giving them the correct care you could be |
| heart disease it is best to seek advice from your | | | | harming them without even knowing it. Every pet |
| veterinarian to discuss how far your dog should be | | | | owner should take the time to research and |
| walked. | | | | understand all about their pets heath so you can enjoy |
| Understanding what your dog is comfortable with | | | | a long and happy life together. |